: The pack does not duplicate the core software engine, meaning it uses significantly less disk space than a full second installation of the program. Installation Requirements
To use the French language pack, you must have the base version of already installed. Historically, Autodesk restricted language pack installation to specific "language families". For the 2010 version, the French pack was primarily supported within the Americas family , which included English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese. How to Download and Install Autocad 2010 French Language Pack